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BU52 DTZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 DTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025

OLD REPAIRS TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 15 Jul 2024

Offside Rear DAMAGE TO LIGHT LENS

WOBBLE ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 30 Jun 2023

OLD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED TO OUTER SILLS

Offside Rear DAMAGE TO LIGHT LENS

Pass 16 Jul 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2021

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underside corrosion

previous welding repairs stating to corrode n/s sill

Pass 11 Jul 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired weld loose (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 158,132 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 155,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,890 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror housing insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2013 151,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 142,714 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 142,669 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 137,418 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 137,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,314 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge (stepped tyre)

slight knock on steering (no play found)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 133,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge (stepped tyre)

slight knock on steering (no play found)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,593 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 130,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 125,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 125,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (getting close to limit)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 122,594 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 122,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 118,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 118,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 111,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 97,808 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

very slight movement in steering rack

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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BU52 DTZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,818 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 DTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 DTZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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